Barista - Starbucks
White Lodging
Louisville, KY
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
Summary:
This role requires weekend coverage and flexibility to work early morning shifts with a 5:30 AM start time.
Who We Are
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences by connecting with customers and preparing quality beverages and products.
- Stay knowledgeable about menu items, seasonal specials, and preparation techniques while recommending menu options to customers.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, performing all cleaning, opening, and closing duties.
- Process all payment methods accurately and efficiently.
- Serve as an ambassador by maintaining a professional and polished personal appearance.
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations.
- An outgoing and social personality with a passion for guest service.
- Excellent communication and listening skills, with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and product quality.
- Previous experience is a plus but not required.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
What You Can Look Forward To
- DailyPay option
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting Day 1
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
- Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities
Compensation starts at $14.15 an hour + tips!
Louisville Marriott Downtown
Located at 280 West Jefferson Street, right in the heart of downtown Louisville, Louisville Marriott Downtown is a large-scale, full-service Marriott hotel.
The property is directly connected via skywalk to the Kentucky International Convention Center — making it a central hub for conferences, conventions, business travel, and major city events.
About the company
Company website•Hospitality
White Lodging, established by hospitality icon Bruce White in 1985, has evolved into one of the country’s largest privately held hospitality companies focused exclusively on highly curated urban and lifestyle properties. We focus on hiring and developing Hospitalitarians that are committed to exceptional service and fostering meaningful connections.
Global analytics leader Gallup named White Lodging one of only 62 companies across the globe as a winner of the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for employee engagement - recognizing it as one of the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
We develop, own and manage a portfolio of brands in destination-driven markets, including Austin, Chicago, Denver, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. With a focus on elevated and experiential service, White Lodging’s portfolio consists of more than 60 premium hotels; a private collection of world-renowned luxury ranches; 50 locally relevant, award-winning restaurants; and 10 market-leading rooftop bars.
White Lodging is currently ranked in the top 10 of J.D. Power's Guest Satisfaction Benchmark for third-party management companies, which evaluates guest satisfaction with branded hotels that are operated by the largest third-party management companies.